Ever notice stores don't carry shit anymore?
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Let me help you out.
www.mcmaster.com
If I order early in the day from work I get it delivered later in the day. And you can pick up from them in Elmhurst. They are a industrial supply with a big inventory.
www.mcmaster.com
If I order early in the day from work I get it delivered later in the day. And you can pick up from them in Elmhurst. They are a industrial supply with a big inventory.
I use digi-key and Mouser...although ordering from them is like getting a root-canal. Sit down with a schematic to place an order, and you'll know what I'm talking about! However, they both bag and label every piece you order, so it makes putting projects together really easy. I oredered from a few places that don't do this, and the money savings isn't wrth the time.
hrm..never heard of them...lol
The same tap at McMaster costs triple what I get it from Enco for. I use McMaster for hardware stuff and prototyping, but they are hella expensive. They are a great company, easy, easy to work with and have everything.
But again, if you need machine tool type stuff, Enco is the way to go.
I'll have to check them out next time, the only problem with Ace for me is the distance. Technically, there is one about 2-3 miles from me...but it's across I-55. Weber is the only road without construction going N/S across 55, so the traffic is really bad. I sat for 40 minutes just to cross the highway last week on a Thursday afternoon!
Ace Hardware usually has better selection of different individual tools than the larger stores. Also Home Depot and Lowe's use the same distributors so their tools are the same (brand names change for the company, but the tools are the exact same) Menards has different suppliers so sometimes you can find off-size tools at Menards.
NAPA usually has individual taps as well.
I do agree that stores do not carry much in specialty tools. Sears has been a dissappointment for about the last 10 years as they have decreased the amount of selection they carry in stores.
Harbor Frieght is another good place to get tools at low prices as well.
http://www.harborfreight.com/
NAPA usually has individual taps as well.
I do agree that stores do not carry much in specialty tools. Sears has been a dissappointment for about the last 10 years as they have decreased the amount of selection they carry in stores.
Harbor Frieght is another good place to get tools at low prices as well.
http://www.harborfreight.com/
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The Ace by me that had been in business for almost 50 years recently closed. They had a great selection of fasteners and hardware and very helpful staff. And best part, it was in walking distance.
Now all I'm left with that is nearby is Home Depot which is only good for large items and their service sucks.
Now all I'm left with that is nearby is Home Depot which is only good for large items and their service sucks.
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